How to connect the armor fiber optic cable connector?

　　The connection process of armored fiber optic cable (also known as armored pigtail or armored cable connector) joints requires following certain steps and precautions. The following are the specific connection methods:

　　I. Preparation

　　Tools and materials: Prepare optical fiber peeling pliers, optical fiber cutters (or optical fiber cutting knives), optical fiber fusion splicers (or optical fiber cold connectors and corresponding tools), cleaning agents, alcohol, protective sleeves, etc.

　　Check the optical fiber: Make sure that the optical fiber to be connected is intact so as not to affect the performance of the wiring.

　　Second, peeling and cleaning

　　Peel off the outer skin of the optical fiber: Use the optical fiber peeling pliers to peel off the outer skin of the optical fiber to be connected to expose the core. Be careful not to damage the core when peeling.

　　Cleaning the optical fiber: Use cleaning paper or a cotton swab stained with alcohol to gently wipe the surface of the optical fiber to remove dust and impurities and ensure that the surface of the optical fiber is clean.

　　Fiber cutting and welding (or cold bonding)

　　Fiber cutting: Use a fiber cutter to cut the fiber to the appropriate length and ensure that the cutting surface is flat and free of burrs.

　　Fiber Fusion:

　　Insert the fiber head into the welding splicer and follow the operation instructions of the welding splicer for welding.

　　During the welding process, be patient and careful to avoid damage to the fiber optic head.

　　After welding is completed, check whether the fusion joint is firm and free of bubbles.

　　Fiber cold connection (if using cold connection method):

　　Load the optical fiber into the optical fiber cold connector and turn on the switch of the cold connector.

　　Gently push the fiber into the bottom of the cold connector until it is slightly bent, indicating that it has reached the bottom.

　　Turn off the switch of the cold connector and tighten the tail cap.

　　Fourth, add protective casing

　　Install protective sleeve: Add protective sleeve at fusion or cold junction to prevent dust and other impurities from entering the core.

　　Secure protective sleeve: Ensure that the length of the protective sleeve is moderate to protect the core without affecting the use of the connector. Tighten the pull ring (if any) of the protective sleeve so that it is firmly fixed to the core.

　　V. Inspection and testing

　　Check the joint: carefully check whether the joint is firm, loose or damaged.

　　Test performance: Use optical power meters or OTDR and other equipment to test the performance of fiber optic connectors to ensure that tranSMission loss and dispersion meet requirements.

　　VI. Precautions

　　Avoid excessive stretching or compression of the fiber: During the wiring process, try to avoid excessive stretching or compression of the fiber to avoid damage to the fiber.

　　Keep it clean: During the entire connector connection process, keep the fiber and connector clean to avoid dust and impurities from entering.

　　Use professional tools: Make sure to use professional fiber optic tools and materials for operation to improve joint quality and stability.

　　To sum up, the connection process of Armored Fiber Optic Cable connectors requires careful operation, follow of steps and precautions. Proper connector connections can ensure the stability and reliability of fiber optic transmission.